PW-ID Bacteria Unit Exam Questions And Answers

Bio Safety Level 1 - Answer facility where a non pathogenic microbe is being studied.

Bio Safety Level 2 - Answer facility where a pathogenic microbe is being studied. The

microbe is endemic, can be but not usually fatal, treatment available

Bio Safety Level 3 - Answer facility where a highly pathogenic and fatal microbe is being

studied. The microbe is may be endemic, treatment available

Bio Safety Level 4 - Answer facility where a highly pathogenic microbe is being studied.

The microbe is not endemic can usually fatal, commuicable and no treatment available

Flagella - Answer Long whiplike taik, that aids some bacteria in motility.

Fimbrae - Answer Hair-like extensions found in some bacteria that aid in attachment.

Biofilm - Answer A collection of bacteria on a surface. Ex Plaque on your enamel

Pili - Answer Extension of some G- bacteria that aids in conjugation (transfer of DNA)

Capsule - Answer Outer most part of some bacteria that aids in avoid phagocytosis and

while aiding in attachment.

Cell Wall - Answer Purpose of this structure is to prevent osmotic lysis.

Gram - - Answer type of cell wall that has an outer layer which contains a toxin.